How many of you out there remember the name Sam Kinison? I’m sure you heard the name back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Well, not only was Kinison a name to be recognized on comedy stage throughout the world, but right here in Las Vegas he was a major comedy star. And, those who travelled […]
The cavalcade of Dean Martin celebrations at the South Point has ended, at least for a while that is. It all started last Friday at 7:30 p.m. when Deana Martin, daughter of the legend, walked out on the stage of the South Point showroom, and began to sing music made famous by her father. Had […]
Deana Martin fans will love this special show honoring her father, the “King of Cool” Dean Martin on the anniversary of his 100th birthday. Martin will be performing two spectacular shows as part of her acclaimed ‘Deana Sings Dino’ concert series, with special guests, The Golddiggers and … who knows who will walk through the “Surprise […]
He’s back! The World’s Funniest Person, Ismo Leikola, is headlining at the Laugh Factory inside the New Tropicana Resort this week (Jan. 23 to Jan. 29), along with Jen Murphy, and hosting will be Las Vegas native, Jay Reid. It was about this time last year that Leikola, who is from Finland, made his Las […]
This is my favorite time of the year, as it is for a lot of us who see spring just around the corner. For me, and about 100,000 racing fans however, it’s when the “Boy’s and Gal of Thunder” invade our village for NASCAR weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. That’s right, gang, the […]
If you were to ask this writer if I had ever been to a play such as the one’s I’m scheduled to see on Thursday and Friday (July 2—3) at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, I would have to answer you truthfully. NO! In my 82 years on earth I can’t remember ever […]
As many of you know I have been around this town of mine for more than 50 years. I’ve had the honor and pleasure to meet, and to work with, some of the greatest entertainers who ever walked on to a stage. You name the headliner and I probably have a little story to tell […]
For the past 44 years, the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts – otherwise known as SNORE – has highlighted each season with the running of the SNORE 250. This year’s 45th annual Gold Strike SNORE 250, is set for this Saturday (Nov.1), near the little desert town of Jean, about 40 miles south of Las […]
Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino, has been purchased by a Henderson-based commercial real estate developer, Joe DeSimone. DeSimone purchased the 83 year-old property, after nearly several months of negotiating with its previous owner MGM Resorts International, which owned the property since 2005, through his Henderson company, First Federal Realty. “I’m a businessman in Henderson […]
Deana Martin, coming off a highly successful Midwest tour, will be returning to the South Point Hotel & Casino/Spa showroom on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14. Deana is definitely one of the more influential American singers on stage today. And, not just because of being the proud daughter of iconic entertainer, Dean Martin, but because […]